Orthoptist

Northwest Eye

Job Location:

Minnetonka, MN - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 34 - 38

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

With five locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area Northwest Eye is among the largest specialty eye care providers in the Midwest. Our environment is both dynamic and adaptable! The variety of patients you interact with each day and cutting-edge eye health practices will keep you at the top of your game.

Northwest Eye has a current opening for aOrthoptist at our Minnetonka Crosstown location.

POSITION SUMMARY

To accurately and efficiently perform an extensive number of advanced level data collection functions as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients conditions and to do so in a way that instills patient confidence in the treatment. Assist in the training and mentoring of less experienced clinical staff. Starting pay is $34.00-38.00/hour.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic assessment of children and adults with strabismus amblyopia diplopia and disturbances of binocular function
Performs visual assessment of non-verbal patients using teller acuity cards visual preference assessment and fixation assessment
Binocular vision is assessed using stereo testing including Titmu Randot E Randot stereo tests Lang and Haploscopic instruments such as the Synoptophore or Troposcope
Ocular alignment is assessed using all methods available including prism and cover single cover simultaneous prism and cover Maddox rod Hirschberg Krimsky and knowledge of the Bielschowsky three step test
Vergence amplitudes for phoric deviations both vertical and horizontal are measured when necessary
Treatment plans for amblyopia; diplopia and other forms of strabismus are developed in accordance with the referring Ophthalmologist and carried out by the Orthopist
Press on prism and sphere application
Bangerter foil treatment and application
Advanced lensometry including measurements of prism in glasses
Knowledge of visual malingering and the tests necessary to make the diagnosis
Assisting in in-office procedure for adjustable suture
Specific skill may include refraction visual field testing electrophysiologic testing low vision testing and surgical assisting
Communicates prescriptions and refills to pharmacies and documents in patients charts
Knowledge of equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration
Interact with MDs ODs Clinic Manager Executive Director
Interact with other members of the clinical team

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Prioritize patients for maximum patient flow
Triage
Manage secure messaging process
Clean equipment between patients
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Organized with attention to detail
Analytical
Problem solver
Ability to multi-task
Personable and empathetic with patients needs and concerns
Ability to work as a team member
General computer skills

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent
BA or BS degree
American Orthoptic Council certification
COT/COMT certified preferred
Maintain certification in CPR

BENEFITS

Health Insurance (medical dental vision HSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Other Benefits: Accident Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Life/AD&D Disability Commuter Dependent Care Adoption & Surrogate Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts

Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.